Makeup palette

ABSTRACT

A palette for dispensing at least one cosmetic-product thereon is disclosed herein. The palette for dispensing at least one cosmetic-product thereon includes a palette-body being made from a glass-material and a cosmetic-product receiving-surface configured to receive the at least one cosmetic-product. The palette for dispensing at least one cosmetic-product thereon is useful for providing a sanitary, no-mess palette for dispensing cosmetics onto.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

The following includes information that may be useful in understanding the present disclosure. It is not an admission that any of the information provided herein is prior art nor material to the presently described or claimed inventions, nor that any publication or document that is specifically or implicitly referenced is prior art.

1. Field of the Invention

The present invention relates generally to the field of cosmetics and more specifically relates to a palette for dispensing cosmetics thereon.

2. Description of Related Art

Cosmetics are substances or products used to enhance or alter the appearance or fragrance of the body. Many cosmetics are designed for use of applying to the face and hair. Common cosmetics include lipstick, mascara, eye shadow, foundation, rouge, skin cleansers and skin lotions, shampoo, hairstyling products (gel, hair spray, etc.), perfume and cologne. Cosmetics applied to the face to enhance its appearance are often called make-up or makeup.

To apply makeup, especially liquid makeup such as foundation, a user will apply the makeup to the back of their hand. They will then dip their makeup tool of choice into the makeup on their hand and apply to their face. There are however many disadvantages to this process. It can be messy, wasteful and unhygienic as the user is required to wash their hand and makeup may be wasted as not only will the makeup be washed away, but some may be absorbed into the hand during application. Thus, a suitable solution is desired.

U.S. Pub. No. 2016/0143412 to Kostoula T. Klideris relates to a makeup palette and mixing surface device. The described makeup palette and mixing surface device includes a palette base comprising a hole and a mixing surface; at least one container attached to the palette base; and at least one lid removably connected to the at least one container. The device may allow an artist, such as makeup artist, to move freely around their subject while still keeping their material easily accessible. A kit or package is further described having the makeup palette and mixing surface device.

BRIEF SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

In view of the foregoing disadvantages inherent in the known cosmetics art, the present disclosure provides a novel makeup palette. The general purpose of the present disclosure, which will be described subsequently in greater detail, is to provide a sanitary palette for dispensing makeup thereon.

A palette is disclosed herein. The palette may be used for dispensing at least one cosmetic-product. The palette includes a palette-body. The palette-body may be made from a glass-material and include a first flat-surface, a second flat-surface opposite the first flat-surface and a thickness therebetween. One of the first flat-surface or the second flat-surface may include a cosmetic-product receiving-surface configured to receive the at least one cosmetic-product. Further, the palette may be readily portable and structured and arranged to promote ease of access to the at least one cosmetic-product for dispensing the at least one cosmetic-product and minimizing loss of the at least one cosmetic-product during application.

A method of using palette is also disclosed herein. The method of using palette may comprise the steps of: a providing the palette as above; dispensing the at least one cosmetic-product onto the cosmetic-product receiving-surface; and applying the at least one cosmetic-product to a face of a user.

For purposes of summarizing the invention, certain aspects, advantages, and novel features of the invention have been described herein. It is to be understood that not necessarily all such advantages may be achieved in accordance with any one particular embodiment of the invention. Thus, the invention may be embodied or carried out in a manner that achieves or optimizes one advantage or group of advantages as taught herein without necessarily achieving other advantages as may be taught or suggested herein. The features of the invention which are believed to be novel are particularly pointed out and distinctly claimed in the concluding portion of the specification. These and other features, aspects, and advantages of the present invention will become better understood with reference to the following drawings and detailed description.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

The figures which accompany the written portion of this specification illustrate embodiments and methods of use for the present disclosure, a makeup palette, constructed and operative according to the teachings of the present disclosure.

FIG. 1 is a front perspective view of the palette during an ‘in-use’ condition, according to an embodiment of the disclosure.

FIG. 2 is a front perspective view of the palette of FIG. 1, according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

FIG. 3 is a front perspective view of the palette of FIG. 1, according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

FIG. 4 is a front perspective view of the palette of FIG. 1, according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

FIG. 5 is a front perspective view of the palette of FIG. 1, according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

FIG. 6 is a flow diagram illustrating a method of use for palette, according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

The various embodiments of the present invention will hereinafter be described in conjunction with the appended drawings, wherein like designations denote like elements.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION

As discussed above, embodiments of the present disclosure relate to cosmetics and more particularly to a makeup palette as used to improve the palette for dispensing cosmetics thereon.

Generally, disclosed is a palette to provide a smooth surface to dispense makeup onto, particularly liquid makeup such as foundation. The palette may be made from glass to provide a sanitary surface with no absorption properties so as to prevent waste of the makeup.

Referring now more specifically to the drawings by numerals of reference, there is shown in FIGS. 1-5, various views of a palette 100.

FIG. 1 shows a palette 100 during an ‘in-use’ condition 150, according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. As illustrated, the palette 100 may include a palette-body 110. The palette-body 110 may be made from a glass-material. However, other materials are contemplated. As shown, the palette may be used for dispensing at least one cosmetic-product 5 thereon. In a preferred embodiment, the at least one cosmetic-product 5 may be a liquid-cosmetic. Further, the palette may be readily portable and structured and arranged to promote ease of access to the at least one cosmetic-product 5 for dispensing the at least one cosmetic-product 5 and minimizing loss of the at least one cosmetic-product 5 during application.

According to one embodiment, the palette 100 may be arranged as a kit 105. The kit 105 may include set of user instructions 107. The instructions 107 may detail functional relationships in relation to the structure of the palette 100 (such that the palette 100 can be used, maintained, or the like, in a preferred manner).

FIG. 2 shows a front perspective view and a rear perspective view of the palette 100 of FIG. 1, according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. As illustrated, the palette-body 110 may include a first flat-surface 112, a second flat-surface 114 opposite the first flat-surface 112 and a thickness 116 therebetween. In the preferred embodiment, the thickness 116 may be at least one centimeter. Further, in the preferred embodiment, the palette-body 110 may be a round-shape. However, other shapes may be used. For example, the palette-body 110 may be a square-shape, a rectangular-shape, etc. In the round-shape embodiment, the palette-body 110 may comprise a diameter 122 of at least four inches. However, other sizes may be contemplated.

FIG. 3 shows a front perspective view of the palette 100 of FIG. 1 showing a close-up view, according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. At least one of the first flat-surface 112 and the second-flat surface may include a cosmetic-product 5 receiving-surface 120 configured to receive the at least one cosmetic-product 5 (FIG. 1). In the preferred embodiment, it is contemplated that either the first flat-surface 112 and the second flat-surface 114 may be used for dispensing the at least one cosmetic-product 5 thereon.

As above, the palette-body 110 may be made from a glass-material. In this embodiment, the cosmetic-product 5 receiving-surface 120 may include a smooth-surface configured to prevent the at least one cosmetic-product 5 from becoming trapped in the first flat-surface 112 or the second flat-surface 114 to minimize waste. Further, to minimize waste, the glass-material cosmetic-product 5 receiving-surface 120 may non-absorbent. The glass-material may be chosen as such to prevent any absorption of the at least one cosmetic-product 5. In addition to this, the smooth-surface may provide a surface that is easy to clean and, in the preferred embodiment, that is stain-resistant.

The cosmetic-product 5 receiving-surface 120 may further include antibacterial properties 142 thereon configured to provide sanitation to the cosmetic-product 5 receiving-surface 120. Similarly, the cosmetic-product 5 receiving-surface 120 may also include antimicrobial-properties 144 configured to provide the sanitation to the cosmetic-product 5 receiving-surface 120. The antibacterial properties 142 may be chosen to prevent development of bacteria to prevent spread of bacteria to the users face via the at least one cosmetic-product 5. Further, the antimicrobial-properties 144 may prevent spread of bacteria, fungi, and other viruses to prevent skin infections, illness, etc. The antibacterial properties 142 and the antimicrobial properties 144 may be chosen from manufactured chemicals, non-pharmaceutical chemicals or natural compounds such as essential oils.

FIG. 4 shows a front perspective view of the palette 100 of FIG. 1, according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. As shown, in an alternative embodiment, the at least one of the first flat-surface 112 and second flat-surface 114 may further include a mixing-surface 126. Again as above, it is contemplated that either of the first flat-surface 112 or the second flat-surface 114 may be used as the mixing-surface 126. In this embodiment, the at least one cosmetic-product 5 may be two-cosmetics, and the mixing-surface 126 may be configured to receive the at least two cosmetics and provide a means to independently mix the at least two cosmetics. Further, a mixing-tool 128 may be provided for mixing the at least one two cosmetics. In one embodiment, the mixing-tool 128 may be a spatula made from plastic, metal, etc. However other mixing-tools 128 are contemplated.

As above, the at least one cosmetic-product 5 may be the liquid-cosmetic. Such liquid-cosmetics may include foundations, concealers, liquid blush, liquid highlighters, liquid bronzers, etc. Powder-cosmetics are also contemplated. In one example, a darker color foundation may be mixed with a lighter color foundation in order to provide a perfect color for the user. In another example, a liquid highlighter may be mixed with a foundation to provide luminosity to the foundation. In other embodiments, the at least one cosmetic-product 5 may be a powder-cosmetic or a cream-cosmetic. In one example, a powder-cosmetic may be mixed with a foundation to provide higher coverage and a matte finish to the foundation as per the user's desire. In another example, the cream-cosmetic may be a lipstick and two different lipstick colors may be mixed. In a further example still, two powder-cosmetics may be mixed.

FIG. 5 shows a front perspective view of the palette 100 of FIG. 1 showing a close-up view, according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. In another embodiment, the at least one of the first flat-surface 112 and the second flat-surface 114 may further include a cosmetic-application surface 132 configured for application of the at least one cosmetic-product 5 to the face; and again as above, it is contemplated that either of the first flat-surface 112 or the second flat-surface 114 may be used for the cosmetic-application surface 132. It is also contemplated that at least one cosmetic-product 5 receiving-surface 120, the mixing-surface 126, and the cosmetic-application surface 132 may be the same surface. In this embodiment, the user may dispense the at least one cosmetic-product 5 onto the cosmetic-product 5 receiving-surface 120 and apply the at least one cosmetic-product 5 onto their face. In one embodiment, the cosmetic-application surface 132 may include a plurality of raised-areas 134 configured to aid in the application of the at least one cosmetic-product 5 to the face. The raised-areas 134 may be particularly adapted to apply the at least one cosmetic-product 5 into pores of the face to provide an airbrushed finish.

FIG. 6 is a flow diagram illustrating a method of using a palette for dispensing at least one cosmetic-product thereon 600, according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. As illustrated, the method of using a palette for dispensing at least one cosmetic-product thereon 600 may include the steps of: step one 601, providing the palette 100 as above; step two 602, dispensing the at least one cosmetic-product onto the cosmetic-product receiving-surface; and step three 603, applying the at least one cosmetic-product to a face of a user.

It should be noted that the steps described in the method of use can be carried out in many different orders according to user preference. The use of “step of” should not be interpreted as “step for”, in the claims herein and is not intended to invoke the provisions of 35 U.S.C. § 112(f). It should also be noted that, under appropriate circumstances, considering such issues as design preference, user preferences, marketing preferences, cost, structural requirements, available materials, technological advances, etc., other methods for palette 100 (e.g., different step orders within above-mentioned list, elimination or addition of certain steps, including or excluding certain maintenance steps, etc.), are taught herein.

The embodiments of the invention described herein are exemplary and numerous modifications, variations and rearrangements can be readily envisioned to achieve substantially equivalent results, all of which are intended to be embraced within the spirit and scope of the invention. Further, the purpose of the foregoing abstract is to enable the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office and the public generally, and especially the scientist, engineers and practitioners in the art who are not familiar with patent or legal terms or phraseology, to determine quickly from a cursory inspection the nature and essence of the technical disclosure of the application. 

What is claimed is new and desired to be protected by Letters Patent is set forth in the appended claims:
 1. A palette for dispensing at least one cosmetic-product thereon, the palette comprising: a palette-body being made from a glass-material, the palette-body including a first flat-surface, a second flat-surface opposite the first flat-surface and a thickness therebetween; and wherein at least one of the first flat-surface and the second-flat surface includes a cosmetic-product receiving-surface configured to receive the at least one cosmetic-product; and wherein said palette for dispensing at least one cosmetic-product thereon is readily portable and structured and arranged to promote ease of access to said at least one cosmetic-product for dispensing said at least one cosmetic-product and minimizing loss of said at least one cosmetic-product during application.
 2. The palette of claim 1, wherein the palette-body comprises a round-shape.
 3. The palette of claim 2, wherein the palette-body comprises a diameter of at least four inches.
 4. The palette of claim 3, wherein the palette-body comprises a thickness of at least one centimeter.
 5. The palette of claim 1, wherein the cosmetic-product receiving-surface includes antibacterial properties thereon configured to provide sanitation to the cosmetic-product receiving-surface.
 6. The palette of claim 5, wherein the cosmetic-product receiving-surface includes antimicrobial-properties configured to provide the sanitation to the cosmetic-product receiving-surface.
 7. The palette of claim 1, wherein the cosmetic-product receiving-surface includes a smooth-surface configured to prevent the at least one cosmetic-product from becoming trapped.
 8. The palette of claim 7, wherein the smooth-surface is stain-resistant.
 9. The palette of claim 8, wherein the smooth-surface is non-absorbent.
 10. The palette of claim 1, wherein the palette-body comprises a square-shape.
 11. The palette of claim 1, wherein the palette-body comprises a rectangular-shape.
 12. The palette of claim 1, wherein the at least one cosmetic-product is a liquid-cosmetic.
 13. The palette of claim 1, wherein at least one of the first flat-surface and second flat-surface further includes a mixing-surface.
 14. The palette of claim 13, wherein the mixing-surface is configured to receive at least two cosmetics and provide a means to independently mix the at least two cosmetics.
 15. The palette of claim 14, further comprising a mixing-tool for mixing the at least one two cosmetics.
 16. The palette of claim 1, wherein at least one of the first flat-surface and the second flat-surface further includes a cosmetic-application surface configured for application of the at least one cosmetic-product to the face.
 17. The palette of claim 16, wherein the cosmetic-application surface further includes a plurality of raised-areas configured to aid in the application of the at least one cosmetic-product to the face.
 18. A palette for dispensing at least one cosmetic-product thereon, the palette comprising: a palette-body being made from a glass-material, the palette-body including a first flat-surface, a second flat-surface opposite the first flat-surface and a thickness therebetween; and wherein at least one of the first flat-surface and the second-flat surface includes a cosmetic-product receiving-surface configured to receive the at least one cosmetic-product; and wherein the palette-body comprises a round-shape; wherein the palette-body comprises a diameter of at least four inches; wherein the palette-body comprises a thickness of at least one centimeter; wherein the cosmetic-product receiving-surface includes antibacterial properties thereon configured to provide sanitation to the cosmetic-product receiving-surface; wherein the cosmetic-product receiving-surface includes antimicrobial-properties configured to provide the sanitation to the cosmetic-product receiving-surface; wherein the cosmetic-product receiving-surface includes a smooth-surface configured to prevent the at least one cosmetic-product from becoming trapped; wherein the smooth-surface is stain-resistant; wherein the smooth-surface is non-absorbent; wherein the at least one cosmetic-product is a liquid-cosmetic; wherein at least one of the first flat-surface and second flat-surface further includes a mixing-surface; wherein the mixing-surface is configured to receive at least two cosmetics and provide a means to mix the at least two cosmetics; and wherein the palette further comprises a mixing-tool for mixing the at least one two cosmetics.
 19. The palette of claim 17, further comprising set of instructions; and wherein the palette is arranged as a kit.
 20. A method of using a palette for dispensing at least one cosmetic-product thereon, the method comprising the steps of: providing the palette for dispensing the at least one cosmetic-product thereon, the palette including: a palette-body being made from a glass-material, the palette-body including a first flat-surface, a second flat-surface opposite the first flat-surface and a thickness therebetween; and wherein at least one of the first flat-surface and the second-flat surface includes a cosmetic-product receiving-surface configured to receive the at least one cosmetic-product; dispensing the at least one cosmetic-product onto the cosmetic-product receiving-surface; and applying the at least one cosmetic-product to a face of a user. 